Christmas Lights Switch-On · Northern Ireland
Derry Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026: Date, Time & What's On
Christmas lights switch-on dates, times and locations across the UK, taken from council, Business Improvement District and organiser announcements. Every value shows its source and the date we last checked it.
Key facts
- Date
- Friday 20 November 2026
Source: derrystrabane.com· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Switch-on time
- Not yet announced — checked 2 Sep 2026
- Event starts
- 6.30pm
Source: derrystrabane.com· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Where
- Bishop Street / Guildhall Square, Derry
Source: derrystrabane.com· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Free or ticketed
- Free
Source: derrystrabane.com· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Performers
- Santa
Source: derrystrabane.com· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Fireworks
- Not yet announced — checked 2 Sep 2026
- Road closures
- Bishops Street, The Diamond, Ferryquay Street, Orchard Street, Foyle Embankment, Strand Street
Source: derrystrabane.com· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Parking
- Normal on-street parking restrictions apply. Avoid blocking entrances or emergency access routes.
Source: derrystrabane.com· checked 2 Sep 2026
“Derry Christmas Lights Switch On 2026 20 November 2026” — derrystrabane.com
Where: Bishop Street / Guildhall Square, Derry
Getting there and getting home
- Nearest station
- Derry~Londonderry · place record
- Road closures
- Bishops Street, The Diamond, Ferryquay Street, Orchard Street, Foyle Embankment, Strand Street
Source: derrystrabane.com· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Parking
- Normal on-street parking restrictions apply. Avoid blocking entrances or emergency access routes.
Source: derrystrabane.com· checked 2 Sep 2026
Last year: 2025
No 2025 record on file.
Nearby Christmas lights switch-ons
- ColeraineFri 27 Nov44 km
- OmaghSat 21 Nov44 km
- EnniskillenSat 21 Nov75 km
- ArmaghTBC83 km
- NewtownabbeyTBC97 km
Sources
- https://www.derrystrabane.com/ (council) — checked 2 Sep 2026
- derrystrabane.com (council)
Source: derrystrabane.com· checked 2 Sep 2026 · Last updated 2 Sep 2026